I-beam
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I-beam
An iron or steel beam with a symmetrical I-shaped cross section. See also: Beam
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I-beam
A rolled or extruded structural metal beam having a cross section resembling the letter I.
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I-beam
A structure whose cross section resembles the letter I. It may be extruded from or built up from aluminum, magnesium, or titanium alloys, or it may be made of wood, plastic, or steel. See beam (iii).
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